22nd August 2018: Arrive into Zurich

We assemble at the Cochin International Airport to board your flight to Zurich.

Welcome to Zurich – Switzerland’s largest metropolis. After we finish the immigration formalities we drive you to your hotel. After the long journey you can freshen up and relax in your hotel room.

Overnight at your hotel in Zurich (Dinner)

Day2

23rd August 2018: Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer Ride and Lucerne

After a continental breakfast, we proceed on an exciting full day excursion to Mt. Titlis and Lucerne. We begin the tour with a visit to Mt. Titlis, which at 10,000 ft is the highest peak in central Switzerland. As you journey to Mt. Titlis through a series of three different cable car rides, you will be amazed as the scenery changes from green meadows, scenic lakes to snow clad mountains. See over 200 cable cars sporting different flags. Lookout for cable car number 73 that carries the Indian flag! The last leg of the ascent will be in the world’s first rotating cable car called the ‘Titlis Rotair’.

At Mt. Titlis you have free time to play and enjoy in the snow, visit the Ice Cave or just relax at the restaurant. At the Terrace on top of the Mt. Titlis summit station, weather permitting, you could take an unforgettable ride on the “Ice - Flyer” an enclosed ski lift that travels only a few meters over the Titlis Glacier.

We later proceed for an orientation tour of Lucerne, one of the six most frequently visited cities in the World. See the Lion Monument, ‘Lowendenkmal’ hewn from a limestone cliff to commemorate the bravery and loyalty of Swiss Guards.

You may take a stroll across the Kappelbrucke - the world’s oldest covered wooden bridge, originally built in 1333 over the Reuss river. You have free time at Schwanenplatz to shop for Swiss army knives, chocolates, watches, souvenirs, etc.

After a continental breakfast, we checkout and proceed to Germany. Visit the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. The Rhine Falls provides a magnificent spectacle. Across a width of 150 meters (492 feet) and a height of 23 meters, 600 m³ (21,189 cubic feet) of water plunge over the falls in the summer.

Then proceed to the Black Forest region of Germany, where at Drubba you can see a demonstration of how Cuckoo clocks are made. Buy one of the original Cuckoo clocks as a souvenir. You also have an opportunity to eat the famous Black Forest Cake.

Later we continue our journey towards Heidelberg. Check in at the hotel and relax.

Overnight at your hotel in Heidelberg (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day4

25th August 2018 - Guided tour of Magnificent Cologne Cathedral

After a continental breakfast, we drive to Cologne, famous for Eau de Cologne, where we see the magnificent Cologne Cathedral on a guided tour. This 515 feet tall gothic Cathedral took six centuries to build and is Germany’s most visited monument.

Indulge in some shopping in Cologne. Cologne's city center is a paradise for shoppers, with something to suit every taste and every wish.
After lunch, proceed to Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and modern art at the Stedelijk.

After a continental breakfast, checkout of the hotel and proceed to Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.

Take a walk through the stunning buildings and the unique peat meadow landscape. Come and watch traditional crafts such as clog- and cheese-making or visit the windmills and traditional buildings.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Amsterdam. Explore the Dam Square or indulge in some shopping.

Overnight at your hotel in Amsterdam (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day6

27th August 2018: Canal Cruise in Bruges

After a continental breakfast, checkout and proceed to Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium.

Bruges is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. The city-center Markt features horse-drawn carriage rides and 17th-century houses converted into restaurants and cafes, as well as the 13th-century belfry with its 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.

On arrival, enjoy a canal cruise in this beautiful medieval city. Viewing the city from the water gives it a totally different feel than by foot. Cruise down Spiegelrei towards Jan Van Eyckplein and it's possible to imagine Venetian merchants entering the city centuries ago and meeting under the slender turret of the Poortersloge building up ahead.

Overnight at your hotel in Bruges (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day7

28th August 2018: Onto Paris

After a continental breakfast, checkout and proceed to Paris. Arrive Paris and check in at the hotel.

Evening is free for shopping.

Paris has a timeless familiarity for first-time and frequent visitors, with instantly recognizable architectural icons, along with exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques and priceless artistic treasures.

Overnight at your hotel in Paris (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day8

29th August 2018: Eiffel Tower - City Tour of Paris - Return Home with Wonderful Memories

After a continental breakfast, proceed to visit Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, where a bird’s eye view from the 3rd level will leave you breathless. Later proceed for a guided panoramic city tour. Experience Paris in all its charm, glamour and glory. See Place de la Concorde, the majestic Arc de Triomphe, the fashionable Champs Elysees and the magnificent Opera House.

Then settle in for a cruise on the Seine River. Glide past riverside monuments like Notre Dame and the Louvre, and then explore a side of Paris many tourists miss as you float through the tunnels, bridges and locks of the city’s historic canal system

Evening proceed to the airport for your flight back home

Return home with wonderful memories of your tour with Intersight !!!

Cost of your round trip economy class airfare valid for the duration of the tour

1. You can book the tour by remitting a non-refundable booking deposit of Rs. 25,000/- per person vide Cheque / Demand Draft in favour of Intersight Holidays (P) Ltd, payable at Ernakulam.

2. Along with the booking deposit, you must attach the Booking Form duly filled and signed.

3. Please hand over the passport copy of all the participants.

Visa Process:

To join your Best of Europe Tour, you must be in possession of a valid multiple entry Schengen visa. On completing the booking process, our service executives will assist you preparing documents for the visa application. The visa process during the holiday season can take more than a month. We request you adhere to the time lines given by us to help you obtain your visas on time. Granting of visa is solely at the discretion of the consulate. Some Consulates may request the applicants to appear for a personal interview at their office. The expenses for the interview will have to be borne by the applicant.

Balance Payment: Immediately after obtaining the visas or 45 days before departure whichever is early.

Cancellation policy:

If you want to cancel your booking for any reason, you must intimate in writing to the Company and deliver it to the concerned officer you are dealing with at the sales outlet. In case of cancellations the following cancellation charges would apply.